The IT Security Guru’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aims to shed a light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on just one of the many phenomenal women put forward for the 2021 awards. Presented in a Q&A format, the nominee’s answers are written in their own words with minor edits made by the editor for readability.

This year, the awards are sponsored by KPMG and Beazley.

Areej Eliyan, IT Administrator at MOEHE Qatar

What does your job role entail?

I am an IT Administrator at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Qatar (MOEHE), Doha-Qatar. My responsibilities include ensuring the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of client computer systems, servers, and data security systems.

How did you get into the cybersecurity industry?

I started my career as a Computer Engineer in MOEHE Qatar. As I was working, I noticed the rise in cyber threats facing organizations, governments, and individuals alike. So, I decided I’d better upskill and seek the combination of both experience and education. I’ve since completed a master’s degree (MSc) in cybersecurity.

What is one of the biggest challenges you have faced as a woman in the tech/cyber industry and how did you overcome it?

My Master’s thesis was one of the biggest challenges I faced during my time working in the industry. It was about creating a network protocol for location privacy and resilience in querying industrial IoT devices.

The most difficult part was when I was trying to code a secure protocol for IoT devices; as it is considered within the restricted devices interim of memory, power, and processi ..

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